There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Doonan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 22m$178–432Train via Nambour station
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h 28m$93–666Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Tewantin Primary Schoolbus Pm16
16h 50m$196–375Drive 1,031.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Doonancar 1,031.2 km
11h 6m$187–269Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train
6h 23m$154–455Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Eumundi station, platform 1train Brgy
17h 28m$93–277Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Nambour station to Cooroy Noosa Rd at Sunrise Roadbus 631
21h 25m$153–631
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to train which costs $90 - $280 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $170 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Doonan. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Tewantin Primary School via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Doonan station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
The distance between Sydney and Doonan is 878 km. The road distance is 1031.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Doonan without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sydney to Doonan, including transfers.
Sydney to Doonan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Doonan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 16h 50m, you could also train via Nambour station, which costs $90 - $700 and takes 17h 28m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Doonan, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Doonan via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Tewantin Primary School in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Eumundi station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Tewantin Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Nambour station to Cooroy Noosa Rd at Sunrise Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Doonan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Doonan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Doonan is 1031 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Sydney to Doonan.
There are 1557+ hotels available in Doonan.

















